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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.86, 1,655.79 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.86, 1,655.79 and 454.45 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.86 : 1,655.79 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.86/1,655.79 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.86x = 1,655.79 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.86x = 752,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,473.77/1,103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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